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50 instant upgradesOur favorite mini-makeovers for the ultimate kitchen and bath

2. Exhaust SystemChange is in the (nowfresher) air, thanks tothe Toilet Bowl ExhaustSystem by BetterLifestyles, Inc. tbes.net.

3. Sparkling WaterThe latest water-coolerconversation is aboutthe new “Exubera”carbonated-water dis-penser. everpure.com.

4. Teak Tub A classic bath fantasy:soaking your caresaway in a wooden tub.These are handcraftedin Denmark of solidteak. teaktubs.com.

5. VanityCherry and walnutmake a beautiful pair.Handmade in the Arts& Crafts tradition. suzannecrane.com.

6. Wine Drawer It chills. It stores. It protects wine fromharmful UV rays. It’s theWine Captain Drawer.u-line.com.

7. Colorful RangesTired of stainless?Color your kitchenwith ranges in hueslike Apple Red andMint Julep.vikingrange.com.

8. Drawer KnobRustic yet elegant,artisan-crafted bronzehas a natural patinathat improves with age.galleriahardware.com.

9. Glass Wash Basin“Crocus”: The dreami-est sink we’ve everseen, in glorious sea-glass blue. payma.com.

10. Washer/DryerInstall Asko’s fully inte-grated laundry wherev-er you need it mostand no one will knowit’s there but you. askousa.com.

11. Bamboo FlooringGo green from theground up with stylish,sustainable bambooflooring. teragren.com.

12. ArchitecturalWoodcarvings Ho-hum walls comealive with Arts &Crafts-style mould-ings. enkeboll.com.

13. Steam DryerThrow out your ironand buy this wrinkle-and odor-releasinggem instead. lge.com.

14. TileBrazilian quartzitemeets glass for amodern, playful look.The Mozaix Collection,countryfloors.com.

15. Farmhouse SinkThe classic apron-front sink goes glamwith a brushed-nickelfinish. nativetrails.net.

16. SoapBring the spa to youwith Acca Kappa’sluxe Italian soaps andlotions. Our favoritescent: White Moss.shopaccakappa.com.

17. Grill A campfire for mod-ernists: Fuego’s out-door grills offer anarchitectural take onBBQ. fuegoliving.com.

18. Bathroom SuiteStainless steel meetsexotic wood in Julien’sfashion-forward suiteby Troy AdamsDesign. julien.ca.

20. Fridge CabinetNot your typicalundercounter fridge,Perlick’s has a richcopper hue. perlick.com.

21. Stone BasinBoulders from river-beds in Yunnan, China,make one-of-a-kindsinks. terracqua.net.

22. Range HoodThere’s no need toshout. New rangehoods from Sirius offerplenty of power withhardly any noise. siriushoods.com.

23. Shower HeadSurge? Spray? Sprinkle?Whatever your showerstyle, the Hansa2daycan accommodate it.hansa.com.

24. Low-FlowShower head The“Fluidics” shower headcreates the sensationof a downpour for alow-flow you’ll (finally)love to use. alsons.com.

25. CountertopStains, scratches, heatand germs are nomatch for this strong,stylish quartz surface. caesarstoneus.com.

26. Door HardwareDoor jewelry in a natu-rally ergonomic shape,thus the name “Ergo.”martinpierce.com.

27. Bath ConsoleMore monolith thansink, the freestanding“Patio Console” looksgreat from everyangle. wsbathcollections.com.

28. Butcher-BlockCountertop With intri-cate inlays in exoticwoods, these customcounters are likenothing you’ve seenbefore. glumber.com.

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1. Faucet The AxorCitterio:Architect-designedangles andcurves inbrushednickel. hansgrohe-usa.com.

19. Dual-Fuel Oven Fire (50,000 BTUs) and ice(frosty-blue fascia lights andsleek, modern design). Paragonoven, heartlandapp.com.

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29. Drawer Pull You’ll love to touch thetextured “Caviar” pull.mnghardware.com.

30. Coffee CenterForget Starbucks.Ariston’s CoffeeCenters can do it allright at home, fromespresso to latte, venti to grande. aristonappliances.us.

31. RefrigeratorIt’s a fridge. It’s a TV(with 15" LCD screen).The GR-P227S. lge.com.

32. Cast-Iron SinksSinks in colors as funto say as they are tolook at, like VapourBlue and Black n’Tan. kohler.com.

34. Steam OvenGood for you and theenvironment, Viking’sconvection oven usessteam to gently cookfood, retaining vita-mins and saving ener-gy. vikingrange.com.

35. Wine CoolerTo preserve, serve orsimply admire, theMasterCool is a smartaddition to your winecollection. miele.com.

36. Shower HeadIt’s called the “Multi-Pebble” shower head,but we can’t helpthinking of shiny toad-stools. vitra-usa.com.

37. Door PullWe can’t keep our handsoff Hawk Hill’s hand-some, strong and stur-dy bronze “Glacier”pulls. hawkhillhardware.com.

38.Pewter CountertopSo beautiful, you’llhate to useit...almost. Durable,food-safe and hand-crafted in Normandy.purcellmurray.com.

39. Log VanityOnce a tree stump leftby loggers, now anheirloom-quality“green” vanity that’struly one of a kind.cedarmountaincollection.com.

40. Pro-Style RangeCook like a pro (or atleast look like one)with Aga’s high-per-formance, stainless-steel “Legacy” range.aga-ranges.com.

41. Pedestal SinkGreen and chic: Arecycled column iscrowned with an icyblue glass basin.bearcreekglass.com.

42. Shower DoorFinally! A clean, mini-malist look from thefirst truly framelesssliding shower door.fleurco.com.

44. Toe-Kick CabinetIngenious! That wastedspace beneath yourkitchen cabinetsbecomes shallow stor-age for anything fromlinens to baking sheets. diamond2.com.

45. Bamboo Tile“Kura Bamboo” tilesfeature end-grainslices of bamboo.stonepewteraccents.com.

46. Pipeless SpaBath Forget thosewater-guzzling spatubs that are so hardto sanitize. SANIJET’sgreener and cleanerpipeless version needs98% less water forcleaning and signifi-cantly fewer chemicals,too. sanijet.com.

47. Wood CounterStone Forest’s one-of-a-kind natural-edgewood slab countertopis the perfect canvasfor a rustic stone sink.stoneforest.com.

48. Appliance PullDress up your fridgewith the oversized“California Craftsman”appliance pull.atlashomewares.com.

49. Tank LeverFlushing just got a lot more interesting,thanks to this unexpected chrome lever.newportbrass.com.

50. Mosaic TileCrafted from renew-able bamboo, “Sobu”tiles add modern greendesign to kitchen orbath. walkerzanger.com.

43. Tub FaucetThink of all the things (a glass of champagne,romance novels) the Axor Massaud’s clevershelf can hold. hansgrohe-usa.com.

33.WoodenSink Thiswood basinfrom the “Water Jewels” collectionmakes a strongspa statement.vitra-usa.com.

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